Swimming: Kioko stars in Coast Novice gala

Paul Nzuki Kioko from Oshwal Academy in action during the Coast Novice swimming gala at Agha Khan academy in Mombasa County on Saturday 22nd September 2018. Photo/Kelvin Karani

Paul Kioko was the player to beat during the Coast Novice swimming gala at Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa.

 In boys' Under-14 50m fly, Kioko, swimming for Oshwal Academy, won in 41.03. Kioko bagged his second gold in boys' 100m Individual Medley (IM) after winning in a time of 1:28.84. 

However, Nyali Primary School, who had the highest number of swimmers, dominated in most of the categories. In boys' Under Seven 100m IM, Ethan Mbithi of Nyali Primary won in a time of 2.24.37 as Ciara Flynn of Braeburn Mombasa International School won in girls' 8-9 years 100m IM after returning 2.15.28.

Imani Wamuyu of Nyali Primary was second position after she timed 2.20.32. [Ernest Ndunda]